Business Leading Yorkshire Christmas tree grower makes the case for sustainability Preparations for Christmas this year are now in full swing at the historic Newburgh Priory Estate, near York. Newburgh Priory, situated on the outskirts of the picturesque village of Coxwold, is one of the leading Christmas tree growers and retailers in the north of England. Stephen Wombwell and his family By The Editor • 3 min read
Business First tenant moves into Level 2 at Department Leeds Dock Department Leeds Dock has welcomed the first member to Level 2, its brand-new 3,860 sq ft creative working space on the second floor of its existing building. Retail Insight, a leading provider of in-store execution software, has taken on a 20-desk private office on Level 2. The company’s By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Swinton Country Club and Spa welcomes new manager One of North Yorkshire’s premier spa and wellness destinations is set to have a new manager. Richard Coates from nearby Scorton is joining the Swinton Estate team as head of the prestigious Swinton Country Club, just outside Masham. Richard is a familiar face around many hotel gyms and spas By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Five new hires for Zerum Group Leeds and Manchester-based multi-disciplinary property and construction consultancy Zerum Group has further strengthened its team with five new appointments. The appointments have been made across the organisation’s cost management, planning and sustainable travel departments. Jack Charnock joins as graduate quantity surveyor in Zerum’s cost management team alongside Milly By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leeds PIPES network celebrates major milestone The Leeds PIPES district heating network has marked the latest major milestone in its journey, having connected over 3,000 dwellings across the region since the scheme began back in 2018. Asserting itself as one of the fastest growing and largest heat networks in the UK, the scheme connects circa By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Plan ahead for busiest time of year on city centre roads Motorists travelling into Leeds are being encouraged to plan ahead for what is typically the busiest time of year on the city centre’s roads. The run-up to the Christmas period always sees traffic increase with more people travelling into the city centre to shop and to enjoy events and By The Editor • 3 min read
Business North Yorkshire leathersmith launches belt range to combat fast fashion Founded in January 2020, just six weeks before the country went into a national lockdown, North Yorkshire-based entrepreneur and luxury leathersmith Coupland Leather has launched a range of belts designed to be the season’s hottest accessory, for men and women of all tastes. Each belt in the new collection By The Editor • 1 min read
Business JCT600 welcomes customers to brand new CUPRA & SEAT dealership in Leeds JCT600 has welcomed over 70 customers to its new CUPRA & SEAT dealership in Lower Wortley, Leeds, at an official launch event held on 7th November. A joint venture between the Yorkshire-based automotive retailer and the two brands, the state-of-the-art showroom sees SEAT and CUPRA come together under one roof. By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Principles announces Philips account win Principles, Leeds’ longest-running brand communications agency, continues to grow its client base after being appointed as one of market-leading electrical brand, Philips’, strategic shopper agencies. This adds to a recent period of record growth for the agency, which also works with everyday brands like Ronseal, Astonish and Seabrook, following a By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Yorkshire Water contact centre recruiting 40 new roles Yorkshire Water’s sister company, Loop, is recruiting 40 new customer service roles by January 2025. Loop is the first point of contact for Yorkshire Water customers, whether that be by phone, email, letter or social media. Loop handles a customer’s enquiry and aims to exceed expectations of great By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Housing 21 resident presented with British Empire Medal Celebrations are in order as Housing 21 resident, Tom Long at Box Tree Court in Boston Spa has been presented with the British Empire Medal (BEM). The British Empire Medal is awarded for ‘hands on’ service in the local community, and in Wakefield, Tom has helped make a significant difference. By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Bradford College celebrates renewed partnership with Bradford City AFC Bradford College is extending its partnership with Bradford City AFC for a fourth consecutive year. The renewal sees the College remain one of City’s main partners, as well as being their official digital partner. Bradford College branding will continue to feature on the Bantams’ digital output, through both imagery By The Editor • 2 min read
